schick mir ein Foto
/ʃɪk miːɐ̯ ən ˈfoːto/word by word
The English phrase "send me a picture" is translated into German as schick mir ein Foto.
This phrase is used to request that someone transmits a digital image to the speaker. In German, using the word Foto specifically implies a photograph, whereas using the word Bild would refer more generally to any kind of image, such as a drawing or a digital graphic.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase schick mir ein Foto literally means "send me a photo".
Which one should you use?
While schick mir ein Foto specifically requests a photograph, the alternative schick mir ein Bild is used when you want any kind of image, including drawings or graphics.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms of this phrase change based on who you are addressing. schick mir ein Foto is the imperative singular form used when addressing one person informally. schickt mir ein Foto is the imperative plural form used when addressing a group of people informally. schicken Sie mir ein Foto is the formal version used when addressing one or more people with Sie.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃɪk miːɐ̯ ən ˈfoːto/
Did you know?
- In many High German dialects, the word mir can actually mean 'we' instead of 'me' due to an ancient contraction of wir.
Examples in context
- Bitte schick mir ein Foto von dir.Please send me a picture of yourself.This sentence is useful for requesting a photograph of the person you are speaking to using the form schick mir ein Foto.Tatoeba #696137 by Manfredo, translation #38898 by CK
- Können Sie mir bitte ein Bild schicken?Can you please send me a picture?
- Wäre es möglich, mir ein Bild zu schicken?Would it be possible to send me a picture?
- Schick mir bitte ein Bild!Send me a picture, please!
- Kannst du mir ein Bild schicken?Can you send me a picture?
- Schick mir ein Foto von deinem neuen Auto.Send me a picture of your new car.
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are talking on the phone about Laura's new cat.
- FelixWie sieht die Katze aus?What does the cat look like?
- LauraSie ist sehr süß!She is very cute!
- FelixSchick mir ein Foto von ihr.Send me a picture of her.
- LauraMach ich sofort.I will do that right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (schick, mir, ein, Foto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Foto, ein, mir, schick, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
